Sen. Murkowski Issues Report Warning of Narrowing Window for LNG Exports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released a white paper outlining the case for exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and urging swift action on permit approvals before the nation misses a historic opportunity. The paper, entitled The Narrowing Window: America’s Opportunity to Join the Global Gas Trade, includes in-depth analysis that […]
Sens. Wyden, Murkowski, Seek Clarity on DOE Authority
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today sent a letter to Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz asking under what circumstances the U.S. Department of Energy would use its authority to revoke previously approved export permits for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to non-free trade countries. Although Wyden and Murkowski have different […]
Sens. Murkowski, Wyden Applaud Passage of Two Hydropower Bills
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., commended their Senate colleagues for passing by unanimous consent two hydropower measures – the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act (H.R. 267) and the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act (H.R. 678). “I applaud my colleagues for finally giving hydropower […]
Wyden, Murkowski Introduce Legislation to Encourage Marine Hydropower
Washington, D.C. – Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Ranking Member Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today introduced legislation to remove regulatory obstacles and encourage research and development for the next generation of hydropower – renewable energy from waves, currents, ocean tides and free-flowing water in lakes and rivers. The Marine and […]
Wyden Stands Up for Rural Counties
Washington, D.C. –To protect Secure Rural Schools payments, which provide vital funding for counties in Oregon and across the country, Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today placed a public hold on S. 101, a bill to prohibit the provision of federal funds to state and local governments for payment of obligations. The Secure Rural Schools and […]
Wyden Statement on the Nomination of Michael Connor as Deputy Secretary of the Interior Department
Washington, D.C. – Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued the following statement on the nomination of Michael Connor to serve as Deputy Secretary of the Interior Department. “Mike Connor is a superb choice to serve as Deputy Secretary of the Interior Department. He has a distinguished history not only as Commissioner […]
Sen. Murkowski Comments on Nomination of Mike Connor to DOI
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today commented on the nomination of Mike Connor to be Deputy Secretary at the U.S. Department of the Interior: “Mike Connor is well known to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. In his current position as Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation, he has worked relentlessly to […]
Bipartisan Nuclear Waste Bill Moves Forward in Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Washington, D.C. – A bipartisan bill to break the gridlock and establish a comprehensive policy for safely disposing of spent nuclear fuel took a step forward today, in a hearing in the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Ranking Member Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and […]
Sen. Murkowski: Bipartisan Nuclear Bill Represents Real Progress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today spoke on the merits of the Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2013 (S. 1240) during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on the bill. Murkowski, along with Sens. Wyden (D-Ore.), Feinstein (D-Calif.), and Alexander (R-Tenn.) introduced the bipartisan legislation last month to address the […]
Wyden Statement on $410 million FERC Settlement with JP Morgan
Washington, D.C. – Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore, issued the following statement on the $410 million settlement between the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and JP Morgan Ventures Energy Corp., over manipulation of electricity markets in California and the Midwest: “With this historic settlement, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has put […]